Experimental Tests for Gender Effects in Principal-Agent Negotiations.

Authors :: Whitford, Andrew B.
Ochs, Holona L.
Source :: Conference Papers -- American Political Science Association. 2005 Annual Meeting, Washington DC, p1-20. 20p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: We examine data from a laboratory test in which pairs of subjects are given the task of negotiating a wage-labor agreement. We find limited evidence for gender differences in the content of wage agreements and differences in trusting behavior. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]